1988 Raleigh Technium Chill
11-08-22, 01:00 PM
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1988 Raleigh Technium Chill
I have a 1988 Raleigh Technium Chill including the owners manual. I am the original owner. What is the current market value for this bike?
11-08-22, 01:42 PM
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Here is a catalog scan that might be helpful to you. https://frugalaveragebicyclist.com/2...catalog-scans/
I'm a fan of the Raleigh Technium frames. I know all of the potential issues, but haven't seen any problems with the two that I owned for a time. They were solid and very nice to ride. Any failures are probably few and far between is my guess.
Anyway, the bike also is supposed to feature Deore SIS components and that's a good thing. The only negative I can see is the rear U Brake, which can get clogged up if you ride through mud. If you don't ride through mud, no issues. But I'd still probably add Koolstop Brake Pads to the rear for riding in wet weather probably. Maybe overkill, but it is cheap overkill.
My estimate, not knowing where you live and whether it is a hot market is anywhere from $125.00 up to perhaps $200.00 depending on condition. Being the original owner and the fact you still have the owner's manual I'm betting condition is pretty good. It isn't a good candidate for shredding mountainsides, but it could make for a nice gravel-grinder or city bike.
11-08-22, 02:27 PM
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Very market dependent. In my area, the pricing above will get you a Stumpjumper. Raleighs do not get the love that old Stumpys get.
Hopefully your market is better!
Paid $10 for my 1990 Raleigh Heat.
Hopefully your market is better!
Paid $10 for my 1990 Raleigh Heat.
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11-08-22, 06:33 PM
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The CL seller probably just jumped on Ebay, saw prices and said this price sounds good.
Have encountered folks often becoming experts on items with the internet in front of them and no knowledge beyond that.
One seller in completed Ebay listings got $300 for what looks like a later frame, but that seller has 10K Feedbacks.
Depends on where you are, condition (OP never mentioned it), size, and selling venue. $250-300 doesn't sound unreasonable depending on aforementioned criteria, but be prepared to wait. Top post often on CL.
Have encountered folks often becoming experts on items with the internet in front of them and no knowledge beyond that.
One seller in completed Ebay listings got $300 for what looks like a later frame, but that seller has 10K Feedbacks.
Depends on where you are, condition (OP never mentioned it), size, and selling venue. $250-300 doesn't sound unreasonable depending on aforementioned criteria, but be prepared to wait. Top post often on CL.
11-08-22, 08:11 PM
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I sold a Technium Chill MTB 2 years ago for $120. It was in very good condition with good rubber. I suppose I might have gotten closer to $150 but I’m a bird-in-hand guy.
